Letter from Mountstuart Elphinstone (1779-1859) to Colonel Burrowes to ask him to thank Mr Hodgson for his favourable opinion of Elphinstone's effort in the field of Indian diplomacy. He praises Hodgson's studies. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 24 June 1858, with accompanying envelope.

Letter from M.E. Grant Duff to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he read with interest Hodgson's letter of the 21st and that after showing Hodgson's first letter to Sir Rutherford Alcock has forwarded it to the Viceroy. Grant Duff writes that Mr Cooper is no longer in England. In a postscript W.N. Hunt, Private Secretary, adds that all the copies of Mr Dalton's book have already been distributed. Handwritten with embossed letterhead, 3 sides, dated 27 March 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson expressing the distress that he has caused his friends by his present circumstances. He continues outlining his and Campbell's actions and interaction with the Durban and Rajah. Handwritten, 8 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 5 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he had been sent for questioning and when he had asked why he was imprisoned had been given the impression that it was an accident but a necessary one. He continues to write about his and Campbell's discomforts and difficulties but that they are happy that they are now together. He also writes to thank Hodgson for his letter and his concerns and efforts on Hooker's behalf. Handwritten, 28 sides, dated 23 November 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his letters. They have been marched from [the Zeeta]. The Dewar is behaving "most extraordinarily and is greatly agitated". Hooker writes about their latest interview with the Dewar. Handwritten, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 21 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he continues to write of the goings on concerning Campbell's and his imprisonment, about a council of chiefs being called but there was much confusion, how he thinks Hodgson has been given a false letter and that the "Dewar is certainly demented". Handwritten, 5 sides, dated 18 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he hastens to repair the friendship between himself and Hodgson and states how hard it is to bear the accusations against him. He continues to write of the details of their imprisonment. Handwritten, 12 sides, dated 14 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes from his imprisonment. He sends copies of Campbell's letters which will supply Hodgson with the main facts. He includes notes concerning where they have travelled. Hooker writes of his and Campbell's imprisonment and questioning and concludes that it is a "storm in a wash-hand-basin". Handwritten, 26 sides, dated 12 November 1849.

Letter from Colonel Hardy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to acknowledge Hodgson's wish for the return of his letter and wondering whether Hodgson wishes his original memoranda to go for consideration by the Executive Committee. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 9 April 1873.

Letter from Colonel Hardy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to assure him that his letters and memoranda are under consideration when the Executive Council meet, and that Dr Campbell is a member of the Council and will be present at the meeting. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 8 April 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.